Best Public Schools in Effingham, SC


Summary:

The city of Effingham, South Carolina is home to two elementary schools: Dewey-Carter Elementary and Savannah Grove Elementary. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Florence 01 school district.

While both schools face challenges, there are some notable differences between them. Savannah Grove Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (68.52%) compared to Dewey-Carter Elementary (43.57%). Dewey-Carter has a higher percentage of white students (40.82%) than Savannah Grove (20.14%). In terms of academic performance, Savannah Grove outperformed Dewey-Carter in several key areas, such as 4th grade English Language Arts and 3rd grade Mathematics, though both schools have room for improvement compared to district and state averages.

Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The schools have similar per-student spending, with Savannah Grove spending $13,888 and Dewey-Carter spending $12,974 per student. These economic challenges may contribute to the academic disparities between the two schools and suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Effingham community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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